2001
CHEVROLET CAMARO
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Canadian-built Camaro continues as
one of Canada's top-selling sports
cars. The Camaro is designed to
provide great performance and handling
at a competitive price.
NEW FOR 2001: * Camaro V6 Convertible discontinued in
Canada
* De-contented "Z28" package introduced
* One new exterior colour (Sunset Orange
Metallic)
* One cancelled exterior colour (Sebring
Silver Metallic)
MODELS: Camaro (2-door coupe)
Camaro Z28 (2-door coupe)
Camaro Z28 (2-door convertible)
Camaro Z28 SS (2-door coupe) - package
Camaro Z28 SS (2-door convertible)
- package
VEHICLE CLASS: Regular Sport
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Ste. Therese, Quebec
CUSTOMER PROFILE: Fun to drive, style, value, quality and
performance are the characteristics
that Camaro customers value most.
Buyers are in their mid-30s, on
average, and about 60 percent are
males.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1966 - Camaro debuts as new 1967 model
(September 1966)
1967 - 350-ci small-block V8
introduced; Z28 debuts; GM-
developed energy-absorbing
steering column and wheel; white
SS convertible named
Indianapolis 500-mile Race Pace
Car
1969 - New muscular-looking sheetmetal;
improved theft-deterrent
steering column; 4-wheel disc
brakes; RS/SS convertible named
Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1970 - All-new, second-generation
Camaro introduced; new 360-hp
"LT1" 350-ci V8 standard on Z28;
side-guard door beams added
1972 - 3-point safety belts added
1974 - New front and rear styling;
stronger impact-absorbing
aluminum-faced bumpers
1975 - Z28 discontinued; GM-developed
catalytic converter added
1977 - Z28 returns mid-year
1978 - New front and rear styling;
T-tops become new option
1979 - Berlinetta introduced
1982 - All-new, third-generation Camaro
introduced; Z28 selected to pace
the Indianapolis 500-mile Race
1985 - IROC-Z package introduced;
exterior appearance freshened
1987 - Convertible body style returns
to lineup
1989 - PASS-Key® theft-deterrent system
is standard
1990 - Driver-side air bag is standard;
instrument panel updated; last
year for IROC-Z
1991 - Exterior styling changes
1992 - Camaro celebrates 25 years
1993 - All-new, fourth-generation
Camaro introduced; new 3.4L V6
standard on Camaro, and 5.7L
"LT1" V8 standard on Z28; dual
air bags and anti-lock brakes
introduced
1994 - Two new models: Camaro
Convertible and Z28 Convertible
for mid-year introduction; LT1
V8 engine receives sequential-
port fuel injection; ASR
traction control becomes
available
1995 - Available 200-hp, 3.8L Series II
"3800" V6 and ASR traction
control becomes available
1996 - 3.8L Series II 3800 V6 becomes
standard base engine, replacing
3.4L DOHC V6 engine; Camaro Z28
SS performance package
introduced mid-year (the "SS"
designation returns after
24year absence)
1997 - Special 30th Anniversary Z28
introduced; new instrument panel
and floor console with auxiliary
power outlet and four
cupholders; new 200-watt sound
system (coupes only); new
uplevel 5-spoke wheels and
international-style tri-colour
tail lamp; automatic
transmission now standard with
Z28
1998 - Front-end modifications,
including new hood, fenders and
fascia; new 305-hp LS1 Gen III
V8 engine; new Camaro SS
package; four-wheel disc brakes
now standard on all models
1999 - Zexel Torsen differential
replaces all limited-slip
differential applications;
traction control now available
with 3800 V6 engine; Monsoon(TM)
premium sound system available
on convertibles; new oil life
monitoring telltale in cluster;
new electronic throttle control
with 3800 V6 engine; increased
fuel tank capacity
2000 - Z28 mirrors are body-coloured,
dual sport; and addition of
leather-wrapped steering wheel
with wheel mounted radio
controls
2001 - Base Camaro convertible
discontinued in Canada;
decontented Z28 model introduced
\ Z28 \ Z28
EXTERIOR FEATURES Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
Body panels - polymer composite doors, front S S S
fenders, rear deck-lid, spoiler and roof
Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel rear S S S
fenders and hood
Convertible top - power, glass rear window, 3- - - S
piece tonneau cover
Fog lights
S
O S
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted S S S
Mirrors - body-colour, power remote control S O S
Mirrors - body-colour, left remote, right manual - S -
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour S O S
Paint - waterborne, base-coat/clear-coat S S S
Roof - body-colour S - -
Roof - painted black - S -
Roof panels - removable, tinted with locks and O O -
removable sunshades (Coupe)
Spoiler - rear, integral S S S
Sport Appearance Package - includes P235/55R16 O O O
touring tires (restricted speed rating), painted
or available polished cast-aluminum wheels,
specific front and rear fascias, front air dam,
lower aero ground effects and aggressive rear 3-
piece spoiler
Tires - P215/60R16 all-season touring (restricted S - -
speed rating)
Tires - P235/55R16 all-season touring (restricted - S S
speed rating)
Tires - P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C - O O
performance (maximum speed rating)
Tires - P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season - O O
(M+S) performance (maximum speed rating)
Wheels - 16" x 7.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers S - -
Wheels - 16" x 8" cast-aluminum - includes O S S
P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro
(restricted speed rating)
Wheels - 16" x 8" chromed cast-aluminum - includes O O O
P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro
(restricted speed rating)
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay S S S
(intermittent)
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
\ Z28 \ Z28
INTERIOR FEATURES Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
Air conditioning S S
S
Console - full front floor with armrest, storage, S S S
cupholders and auxiliary power outlet
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and S O S
decelerate/accelerate features
Defogger - electric rear-window S S S
Door locks - power S O S
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted S O S
Instrumentation - analogue cluster - includes 200 S S S
km/h, speedometer (Camaro), tachometer, coolant
temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage and
fuel gauges - low oil level/oil life indicators
(vehicle speed limited to speed rating of tires)
Instrumentation - 240 km/h speedometer and low - S S
coolant level indicator (vehicle speed limited to
speed rating of tires)
Lights - front reading, rear courtesy and rear S S S
luggage compartment
Retained Accessory Power S S S
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped (includes leather- - O S
wrapped shifter knob and emergency brake handle)
Steering wheel - sound system controls - O S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered vanity S S S
mirrors with map straps
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column S S S
Trunk/hatch - release, power remote S O S
Windows - power, driver's express-down feature S O S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
\ Z28 \ Z28
SEATS Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
Cloth reclining bucket seats S S S
Reclining bucket seats with leather seating areas O O O
Manual 4-way driver adjuster S S -
Power 6-way driver adjuster O O S
Seatback - rear, folding S S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
\ Z28 \ Z28
SOUND SYSTEMS Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
All Camaro sound systems include an electronically
tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan,
digital clock and 4-speaker sound system:
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player - S -
AM/FM stereo, CD player, Auto Tone Control, Speed S O S
Compensated Volume control and TheftLock
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player, Auto Tone O O O
Control, Speed Compensated Volume control and
TheftLock
8-speaker Monsoon premium sound system with 200- S O S
watt amplifier
Trunk-mounted remote 12-disc CD changer O O O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
\ Z28 \ Z28
MECHANICAL Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
Axle - limited slip differential O S S
Battery - Delco Freedom II with run-down S S S
protection
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc S S S
Brakes - 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S S S
Drive - rear-wheel S S S
Electronic throttle control S - -
Engine - 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 with SFI S - -
Engine - 5.7L V8 with SFI - S S
Engine block heater S S S
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel S S S
Performance Handling Package - includes P235/55R16 O - -
touring tires (maximum speed rating), painted or
available chromed cast-aluminum wheels, revised
steering ratio, dual exhaust outlets and limited
slip differential
SS Performance Package - includes 325 HP forced - O O
air induction system, unique hood air intake, low
restriction exhaust system, power steering cooler,
synthetic engine oil, P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle
F1 performance tires (maximum speed rating), 17" x
9" 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels, specially-tuned
performance suspension with larger front
stabilizer bar, stiffer springs, unique shock
valving and stiffer bushings, specific exterior
and interior "SS" badging and unique rear deck-lid
spoiler
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion S S S
Steering - heavy-duty power steering cooler - S S
Suspension - front independent Short/Long Arm S S S
(SLA)/rear live axle
Suspension - firm ride and handling S - -
Suspension - performance ride and handling - S S
Transmission - 5-speed manual with overdrive S - -
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive O O S
(2nd gear start included with V6)
Transmission - 6-speed manual with Hurst shifter - S O
and leather-wrapped shift knob, 1-4 skip shift
with instrument panel indicator
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
\ Z28 \ Z28
SAFETY AND SECURITY Coupe\Coupe\Convert.
Air bags - Next Generation, driver and front S S S
passenger, frontal
Brake/transmission shift interlock (automatic S S S
transmission only)
Daytime Running Lights - with automatic light S S S
control
Keyless entry system - remote (includes audible S O S
and visible theft-deterrent system)
Tether anchors - child seat, 2-position rear seats S S -
Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key II S S S
Traction control - electronic (deletes 2nd gear O O O
start on Camaro Coupe)
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT
INFORMATION
FRAME Integral body-frame
BODY MATERIAL Polymer composite front fenders, roof,
doors, hatch, front and rear fascias;
two-sided galvanized steel hood and
rear quarter panels
SUSPENSION front Independent short/long arm (SLA), coil
spring, stabilizer bar and monotube,
gas-charged de Carbon shock absorbers
rear Salisbury axle with two trailing arms
torque arm, track bar with coil
springs, stabilizer bar, and monotube,
gas-charged de Carbon shock absorbers
BRAKES Power-assisted, vented discs
(front and rear)
STEERING
Type Power, rack-and-pinion
Turns 2.67
2.28 - with Z28 and performance
handling package on coupe
Turning Diameter 12.4 m (40.7 ft.)
12.5 m (41.1 ft.) - Z28
WHEELS Camaro Camaro Z28/ Camaro SS
Camaro Z28
Convertible
16" x 7.5" 16" x 8" 17" x 9"
steel with cast cast
bolton aluminum aluminum
covers
TIRES P215/60R16 P235/55R16 P275/40ZR17
all-season all-season all-season
touring touring performance
NOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to
speed rating of tires
ENGINES 3.8L "3800" 5.7L V8 (LS1)
Series II V6
Type OHV, 90-degree OHV, 90-degree,
V6 pushrod V8
Block Cast Iron Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Head Cast Iron Cast Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 96.52 x 86.36 mm 99.0 x 92.0 mm
(3.80 x 3.40") (3.90 x 3.62")
Displacement 3791 cc 5665 cc
(231 cu.in.) (346 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.1:1
Fuel Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port Sequential-Port
Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Horsepower 200 hp 305 hp
@ 5200 rpm @ 5200 rpm
Torque 225 lb.-ft. 335 lb.-ft
@ 4000 rpm @ 4000 rpm
320 hp
@ 5200 rpmCamaro SS
345 lb.-ft.
@ 4400 rpmCamaro SS
LAYOUT Front engine / Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSIONS 5-Speed 6-Speed 4-Speed
Manual Manual Automatic
with with with
Overdrive Overdrive Overdrive
Gear Ratios 1st 3.75 2.66 3.06
2nd 2.19 1.78 1.63
3rd 1.41 1.30 1.00
4th 1.00 1.00 0.70
5th 0.72 0.74 ---
6th --- 0.50 ---
Reverse 3.53 2.90 2.29
Final Drive Ratios 3.23 3.42 3.08
-(3.8L V6) -(5.7L V8) -(3.8L)
2.73
-(5.7L)
3.23
-(5.7L) optional
3.42
-(5.7L) optional
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Coupes Z28 Convertible
Wheelbase 2566 mm (101.1") 2566 mm (101.1")
Length 4914 mm (193.5") 4914 mm (193.5")
Width 1881 mm ( 74.1") 1881 mm ( 74.1")
Height 1300 mm ( 51.2") 1315 mm ( 51.8")
Track front 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7")
rear 1540 mm ( 60.6") 1540 mm ( 60.6")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Coupes Z28 Convertible
Head Room 944/ 894 mm 984/1001 mm
front/rear (37.2/35.2") (38.7/39.4")
Leg Room 1092/ 681 mm 1092/ 681 mm
front/rear (43.0/26.8") (43.0/26.8")
Shoulder Room 1457/1418 mm 1459/1104 mm
front/rear (57.4/55.8") (57.4/43.5")
Hip Room 1360/1165 mm 1360/1110 mm
front/rear (53.5/45.9") (53.5/43.7")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Coupes Z28 Convertible
Curb Weights 1510 kg. 1570 kg.
(3325 lb.) (3455 lb.)
w/ 3.8L V6 w/ 3.8L V6
1545 kg. 1605 kg.
(3405 lb.) (3535 lb.)
w/ 5.7L V8 (Z28) w/ 5.7L V8 (Z28)
Fuel Capacity 63.5 L (16.8 gal.) 63.5 L (16.8 gal.)
Seating 2+2 2+2
Trunk Volumes
rear seat up 366 L 215 L
(12.9 cu.ft.) ( 7.6 cu.ft.)
rear seat down 930 L 930 L
(32.8 cu.ft.) (32.8 cu.ft.)
Interior Volumes 2319 L 2282 L
(81.9 cu.ft.) (80.6 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximums) 455 kg. (1000 lb.) 455 kg. (1000 lb.)
NOTE: Towing recommended only with
models equipped with automatic
transmission. Interior volume
specifications do not include trunk
volume.
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